In the box of Shangri-La Hotel Group, Lin Zhichao, Lin Ruijiang and his son hosted a banquet for Yuan Tianfan.

In Hong Kong, Lin Zhichao is well-known as 'Corporal Lixian' and 'cherishing talents', so even if Yuan Tianfan has never worked for the Lin family, he has always been taken care of by Lin Zhichao.

"Lin Sheng, congratulations, you have added another tiger general to your banner, and you will bring the Bank of Bahrain, which has a history of more than 200 years, under your command!" Yuan Tianfan congratulated.

To be honest, the Hong Kong business community did not understand Lin Zhichao's acquisition at first. For example, the acquisition of Hang Lung Bank and Overseas Trust Bank was a company that was close to the last step of bankruptcy. Only Lin Zhichao won the two companies one after another, and it turned out one thing later, Lin Zhichao's acquisition of the two banks was very cost-effective, he lacked channels for financial investment, and these two banks were also under the leadership of Lin Zhichao, and quickly completed a gorgeous turnaround.

Ability, platform, when the two can be combined, it is an invincible existence!

Therefore, many people are also analyzing whether Lin Zhichao values the overseas investment banking channel of Bank of Bahrain, so he injected more than one billion US dollars into Bank of Bahrain.

And that's the way it is, of course!

After the acquisition of the Bank of Bahrain, Lin Zhichao personally took charge, and then invited experts to clean up the internal management loopholes of the Bank of Bahrain, summarize experience, and at the same time he stabilized those fund customers, and finally all the $30 billion in management funds were preserved. Finally, he arranged for the management of the Bank of Bahrain to enter the European and American commercial real estate investments, telecommunications stocks and other investments.

After some operation, Lin Zhichao quickly gained the trust of the management of the Bank of Bahrain and temporarily stabilized the Bank of Bahrain.

The Octopus Financial Group has also been reshuffled – Lin Benfeng is the president of the group, Sanders is the president of Hengfeng Bank, and the president of the Bank of Bahrain has been promoted from within.

At this time, Octopus Financial Group has actually formed two major businesses: commercial banking and investment banking; As for securities investment, Hengfeng Bank and Bank of Bahrain are doing it.

Finally, there is the insurance industry, which has not yet entered the real sense.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "So, talents always feel insufficient!" ”

Yuan Tianfan responded cheerfully: "Lin Sheng loves talents and cherishes talents, talents always surround you, there are too many generals under your command!" ”

In his opinion, the Lin family has not only attracted a large number of talents, but the 'Lin family's five dragons and two phoenixes' are the real dragons and phoenixes among the people, each of them is in charge of one side, forming a huge business consortium.

As far as Lin Ruijiang in front of him is concerned, after taking the helm of the Yangtze River Industrial Group, his performance is not lost to his father - relying on the mainland and Hong Kong, developing science and technology business, developing VCDs and selling them, leading the company to develop mobile phones and mass production, and the joint venture home appliance company has developed and grown to become a world game giant.

Lin Zhichao said: "More, not more!" Tianfan, I won't turn around the corner, Ruijiang wants to be a technology tycoon, and there is still a lack of talent around him, so I want to invite you to come to Changjiang Industrial Group as vice president. ”

Lin Ruijiang nodded, his eyes releasing a sense of wooing.

Yuan Tianfan then said: "Lin Sheng, Xiao Lin Sheng, Changjiang Industrial Group has perfect talents, and the two vice presidents are also in charge of traditional manufacturing, and one assists Xiao Lin Sheng in developing high-tech; In addition, I am also the president of Haiyu Asia and am developing the insurance industry. ”

Lin Zhichao said: "I have always been concerned about the situation between you and Cai Shiliang. Cai Shiliang is an old man, he will not really retire and give up power to you, and your contradictions have erupted, why should you be mired in the quagmire! You come to help Ruijiang, we have a new direction of investment in science and technology, that is, telecommunications and the Internet. ”

"Telecommunications?" Yuan Tianfan was puzzled.

Isn't Hutchison Telecom a telecommunications company, will Cheung Kong Industrial Group still develop telecommunications? Isn't this a business steal from oneself and oneself?

Lin Ruijiang took over from his father and said: "I think so, the British Great Eastern Telegraph Company will not always hold Hong Kong Telecom, so it is very likely that the post-97 generation will let go." ”

Yuan Tianfan was surprised, this Lin father and son are all scheming, so long-term things are already calculating.

"HKT is worth a lot of money!"

The implication is that it can't be bought with cash, although the Lin family has money, but it is not spent like this.

Lin Ruijiang said with a smile: "So before that, we need to invest in an independent technology investment company first, and a wave of Internet development is emerging in the United States, and I plan to invest in you can sell the equity of Haiyu Asia to Octopus Financial Group, and then beat Cai Shiliang."

After Yuan Tianfan heard this, his heart suddenly moved!

Lin Zhichao's five sons are all board members of Octopus Financial Group, and each son holds 10% of the shares. The remainder is 30% by Harbour Investment and 20% by family offices.

Octopus Financial Group's acquisition of Haiyu Asia is not only to buy the equity in the hands of Yuan Tianfan, but also to the fact that Haiyu Asia is the major shareholder of Pengli Insurance, which is just the right time to enter the insurance sweat.

As for Yuan Tianfan, it is better to assist Lin Ruijiang to develop high-tech careers!

"Lin Sheng, Xiao Lin Sheng, I'll think about this matter carefully, and I'll give you an answer later. Don't worry, if I want to work, I will only work for you! ”

In the end, Yuan Tianfan said with an oath.

"Well, we're waiting for your news! No matter what you choose, everyone is good friends! ”

After separating from Yuan Tianfan, the father and son found a place to drink tea.

"Yahoo, on the other hand, has entered the cash-burning mode after we invested in the second round of venture capital. I believe that the third round of financing will be launched soon, and I have asked Zou Kaixuan to pay attention, and then you will take out 100 million US dollars in the name of the Yangtze River Industrial Investment Fund to obtain higher shares! ”

Lin Ruijiang couldn't help but be surprised!

"Such a high investment?"

"This is the Internet, so Internet companies will enter the money-burning mode to occupy the market. But the payoff, in the future, will also be huge. ”

In February, Zou Kaixuan took Yang Zhiyuan's line, and then introduced the 'Changjiang Industrial Fund' managed by Lin Ruijiang to make a second round of venture capital in Yahoo - valuing $40 million and investing $5 million to obtain a 12.5% stake.

With the investment of the Yangtze River Industrial Fund, Yahoo also started the money-burning mode, so the third round of venture capital will be opened this year, and it will be listed next year.

"Okay, I see!"

Lin Zhichao nodded with satisfaction, Lin Ruijiang is engaged in industry, and he doesn't know if the prospects of the Internet are really that good, but he trusts his father.

The reason why Lin Zhichao arranged for Lin Ruijiang to invest in Yahoo was actually to prepare for him to win Hong Kong Telecommunications in the future.

In his previous life, Li Zekai won Hong Kong Telecom, which actually quickly became a burden - the telecommunications bubble exploded, so Li Jiacheng had to come forward to solve the problem.

Although the financial strength of Changjiang Industrial Group is sufficient, Lin Zhichao has added another strength to Lin Ruijiang, that is, the major shareholder of Yahoo.

If you don't have money, how can you develop a high-tech career?

In July, a 'conflict' broke out in the Hong Kong property market - Cheung Kong and Henderson broke out in a sales war.

First of all, Henderson announced that it was carefully preparing to sell 248 residential units at 4,100 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, and gave many preferential conditions, such as buying a house with gold and only 10% mortgage. In addition, the famous designer Xiao Hongsheng was hired to launch eight decorations, which can be chosen by buyers at will, and the cheapest one is only more than 40,000 yuan a unit. The eight models have their own characteristics, and the most expensive ones are not ridiculously expensive, and they are easy for buyers to accept and like.

However, Lin Ruihuan of Cheung Kong Group learned the news from the media as soon as possible, and quickly made targeted measures - he called a number of media that night, saying that the price of Haibai Garden opposite Xingang City would be telexed to various media, and it would be sold at 4,040 yuan per square foot, which was 60 yuan lower than the average property price of Xingang City.

Originally, Cheung Kong had not launched the new building units so quickly. However, they were worried that most of the buyers who wanted to enter Ma'anshan Real Estate would be snatched up by Henderson, so they quickly invited the famous teacher Gao Wen'an to design and supervise the demonstration decoration unit, so that it could be opened to customers two days later. The time is too rushed, and the demonstration unit is not a real building, but a model.

Then it entered the official drama, and the management of both sides engaged in a war of words in the media, saying that their own residential units were better than each other's.

In the end, Cheung Kong Group made a killer move - announcing that Haibai Garden only starts at HK$3,250 per square foot!

Henderson was suddenly unable to follow up, and could only watch Ma'anshan customers (with more agents) being snatched away by Cheung Kong.

Lin Zhichao did not participate in these things, but they had a great impact.

The biggest impact is that the Hong Kong property market has entered a 'top bad market', and other real estate developers have complained!

In the end, with the mediation of major real estate developers, Cheung Kong and Henderson also agreed, and the follow-up will no longer be 'top the bad market'.

The top office of the Cheung Kong Center.

Lin Zhichao looked at the news in the newspaper and didn't take it to heart, he didn't interfere too much in some small things now.

For example, this 'top bad market', if it is he to do it, then there is no need to fight against Henderson, the real estate situation in the fourth quarter of this year will improve, and next year (1996) is another year of real estate surge, why worry about Ma'anshan users being robbed.

However, with the development of Cheung Kong Group to this day, although the profit of developing real estate is still the main one, it is no longer an absolute business; Therefore, Lin Zhichao still let Lin Ruihuan and other high-level executives operate on their own and did not interfere.

There is a certain truth to the rotation of goods, not to mention that it seems that the price has dropped a lot, but Changshi takes the land cheaply, so it doesn't matter!

"Dad, our fifth Raffles City shopping mall in the United States has opened, and the traffic is very good," Lin Ruihuan walked in and reported.

He's a busy man right now, running around the world!

Today's Cheung Kong system, business in dozens of countries, Lin Ruihuan, as the vice chairman and president of the group, has actually fully managed the enterprise, Lin Zhichao is more of a staff nature.

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Very good, in the field of commercial real estate, retail commercial real estate is the most difficult to do the best, and retail commercial real estate is divided into three types - shopping malls, metropolises, outlets. The success of our five shopping malls in the U.S. is a testament to our experience in managing retail and commercial real estate, which has adapted to global development and is well positioned to continue to grow. ”

Lin Ruihuan nodded and said, "Well, the shopping mall at Canary Wharf is also operated by us, which can be regarded as the first step into the European retail business!" ”

Lin Zhichao said: "Well, you can consider buying a shopping mall in London. When the time comes, we will develop a large shopping mall! ”

Lin Ruihuan understood that his father's ambition was very big, so he naturally believed in his father, so he said: "Okay, I'm looking for a suitable goal!" ”

Lin Zhichao added: "Local employees have the advantages of local employees, but at the same time, we must let them recognize our business model and management experience. ”

Lin Ruihuan nodded and said: "We have been developing in the United States for many years, and we already have a mature management team, the main body is local talents, but the headquarters has also strengthened management. ”

The father and son chatted for a while, which was considered communication.

Finally, Lin Zhichao said: "I made an appointment with Li Junxia in the evening, you go with me!" ”

Lin Ruihuan was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Former Commissioner of Police? ”

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "Well, I plan to reorganize the family's security company and strengthen everyone's security work, and you brothers should pay attention to this matter." ”

Lin Ruihuan said steadily: "Okay, no problem!" ”

Father is not going to suddenly reorganize the family's security company, in their hearts, their father has the ability to be an 'unpredictable prophet', there must be some omen.

That evening, Lin Zhichao and Li Junxia had a banquet at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Li Junxia is the Commissioner of Police in 1989~1994 and is currently retired at home (born in 1937).

Lin Zhichao's family has always had a security team, but Lin Zhichao felt that it was not enough, and he needed Li Junxia, a 'scheming' person, to be the general consultant.

Li Junxia can be the Commissioner of Police, his thinking, experience, etc., are definitely better than some professionals; And he is a native and more familiar with what can happen.

During the banquet, Lin Zhichao also said bluntly: "Li Sheng, I want to strengthen the security force of the family, so I want to ask you to rectify a better security team for me, and at the same time strengthen the security of me and my family!" ”

Li Junxia was stunned for a moment, and said on the spot: "Lin Sheng, your family's security force has always been famous, why do you need me, a retired person, to come at this time?" ”

Lam said: "I have always liked to plan ahead, and Hong Kong's generation of thieves is a new generation, and there are endless tricks. The first robbery of the jewelry store, then the rush of the cash truck, and what will become in the end is all predictable. So, I'd like to ask you, the local police commissioner who has a lot of experience and knows about these thieves, to help me. ”

Li Junxia suddenly realized that this one was really taking precautions, of course it was very likely to happen.

Immediately, he said: "Since Lin Sheng and Xiao Lin Sheng have been warmly invited, I am willing to serve, and after I retire, it is my honor to have such an errand!" ”

Lin Zhichao smiled: "It should be that we rely on you!" To be honest, I don't care about money, the main thing is that if there is an accident, it is uncontrollable, and sometimes money may not be useful! ”

Li Junxia nodded, Wang Dehui is the best example, his wife was not unwilling to pay, and was finally thrown into the sea.

"Lin Sheng, don't worry, I will do my best to solve this worry for you! I just thought that local security is easy to be rebelled, and we should use more Gykha soldiers to form bodyguards, they are militarily trained and understand English, but they don't know Chinese, and they are very famous for their loyalty. As for the driver, you can use local security and be familiar with the terrain. ”

Hearing Li Junxia's suggestion, Lin Zhichao said happily: "This is true, we also have some security guards, okay, this matter will be operated by you after you take office." ”

The matter of annual salary was not discussed, but Li Junxia understood that Lin Zhichao was a well-known 'good boss', so naturally he would not treat him badly.

After finishing the party with Li Junxia, Lin Zhichao said to Lin Ruihuan: "There is a good security team that can reassure us. ”

Lin Ruihuan nodded, and then said: "No wonder, father suddenly asked your grandchildren to study abroad this year as much as possible!" ”

Lin Zhichao said: "There is this reason! Often when the time comes to change shifts, the social security may become even worse, of course, your brothers should not tell them these things, lest they worry! ”

"I understand!"

As long as the five sons know, it doesn't matter to the rest!

Lin Zhichao doesn't care about the 1 billion Hong Kong dollars, but cares about face, it's not okay for the Lin family to be kidnapped, and it will be a troublesome thing if he leaves some bad memories for his children and grandchildren. (End of chapter)